— 32 — 
The erigeron oils of commerce differ so much in their behaviour 
that it must be either assumed that the oils themselves are frequently 
adulterated, or that they undergo a fairly considerable change due to 
resinification. In six samples examined, the specific gravity fluctuated 
between 0,8549 and 0,8904, and the angle of rotation between -|- 84° 28' 
and +28^48'. 
Essential Oils, Sicilian and Calabrian. 
We have received the following original report from Messina on 
these important products. 
As compared with that of the previous year, the trade has been 
much more quiet, and, as appears from the following table, did not 
reach the same numerical importance. 
1903 
1902 
1 90 1 
January . 
• 95975 
132509 
76642 
kilos 
February . 
97646 
74056 
65735 
?> 
March . . 
• 78390 
"3977 
61323 
55 
April . . . 
• 67319 
83453 
45244 
7> 
May . . . 
62452 
77291 
53396 
>) 
June . 
36404 
45059 
48 142 
J) 
July . . . 
52176 
61 247 
35695 
)> 
August 
46340 
52567 
34386 
536702 640159 420563 kilos. 
At the same time, attention should be drawn to the fact that, in 
spite of the enormous export figure of 640159 kilos of the previous 
year, — a total never reached before — the important quantity of 
536702 kilos could be exported during the first eight months of this 
year, whilst in the same period of 1901 only 420563 kilos were 
sent abroad. This is a clear proof of the increase of the world's 
requirements during the last few years, a proof which will no doubt 
receive further confirmation from the figures of the total export of the 
current year. 
Bergamot Oil. Until about the end of July the prices remained 
at a level of 18 to 19 marks per kilo. In consequence of this, the 
trade in this oil was of no importance, as consumers abroad first used 
up the cheaper stocks left over from previous purchases, before deciding 
to buy at these high prices. In the meantime, the flowering - season 
and the germination of the new bergamot-crop had passed off very 
satisfactorily. The atmospheric conditions during the summer-months 
were also favourable in every respect for the development of the young 
fruit, so that at last even the most obstinate holder of bergamot oil 
